Harbour Plaza North Point

“It is a good hotel if you are well prepared”

It is an excellent hotel in terms of location, with easy access to everything. The breakfast is good. Though the corridor carpet looks like an Egyptian hotel, the suite is spacious. Workers throughout the hotel are nice and friendly(except as below). Housekeeping is done timely with no disturba… more

It is an excellent hotel in terms of location, with easy access to everything. The breakfast is good. Though the corridor carpet looks like an Egyptian hotel, the suite is spacious. Workers throughout the hotel are nice and friendly(except as below). Housekeeping is done timely with no disturbance to us. However, if you are not well prepared, you will be in for surprises. The entire hotel suite we rented has not one single international electric outlet, not one even in the washroom where men need to shave in the morning. There are only two USB outlets in the entire suite. If you are not well prepared with extra travel adapters, etc, you will be out of luck with your devices. Next is the total lack of bathroom supplies for monthly renters. Yes: no shampoo, conditoner, or hand cleaner! After a long flight, you asked the concierge whether he can spare some for one night, and he would matter of factly said there is a Wellcome Store near by where you can get these supplies. First night, lotion shopping 9 p.m. in Hong Kong, yuck! The kitchen supply is also minimal. A swiss knife set will be of great help. We speak as a month renter. May be the daily renter's experience is different. In all, if you are well prepared, it is a very good hotel to stay at.

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“The staff made the difference!”

We were treated to a room on the top floor with views over the harbour. The room was clean and functional. Danny on reception elevated our opinion of the hotel. He was kind and helpful enabling us to make a connection with our tour guide and welcoming us to his country. The gentlemen in the concier… more

We were treated to a room on the top floor with views over the harbour. The room was clean and functional. Danny on reception elevated our opinion of the hotel. He was kind and helpful enabling us to make a connection with our tour guide and welcoming us to his country. The gentlemen in the concierge were also very helpful.

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“Well situated for getting around”

Well situated for public transport (MTR, bus and tram) so easy to get to. Our room had been recently refurbished and was comfortable and clean. We had a great view over the harbour. Staff were very helpful. We had the buffet breakfast which had lots of choice. The only downside was that the pool wa… more

Well situated for public transport (MTR, bus and tram) so easy to get to. Our room had been recently refurbished and was comfortable and clean. We had a great view over the harbour. Staff were very helpful. We had the buffet breakfast which had lots of choice. The only downside was that the pool was a bit chilly, but then it was October!

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“Convenient location, great value and good service”

Our stay at Harbour Plaza North Point hotel started off disappointing, but ended on a strong positive note. Before I begin, I recommend if you are staying at this hotel and you encounter any problem, you should report it to the front desk immediately, but don’t stop with that, as some staff are no… more

Our stay at Harbour Plaza North Point hotel started off disappointing, but ended on a strong positive note. Before I begin, I recommend if you are staying at this hotel and you encounter any problem, you should report it to the front desk immediately, but don’t stop with that, as some staff are not good at responding. We initially reported our room issues, which had to do with the smell of cigarette smoke in our room, to two of the staff and they ignored our problem, but I tried a few days later with front desk Manager Danny and he was very professional and quickly resolved our issues. Unfortunately, it was a few days later when things were addressed, but glad that Danny was still very responsive and helpful, and merited changing from a lower rating to 4 stars The hotel room was clean, spacious and quiet. We have stayed here multiple times and tried the city view once and this time we tried the harbour side view and I would recommend paying a little extra for a view of the water. It’s quite nice and seemed quieter than the city side. For room types, we have stayed in both rooms and suites and think that the suite is worth the extra money, getting your own living area, small dining area and kitchen is great for longer stays. The hotel itself is older so you’ll notice the aging decor and some of the equipment, notably the fridge, are not quite 100% cold, we tried to keep our milk and leftovers in the fridge and the temperature was not low enough and everything went bad by the morning, but it’s enough if you just want to chill your drinks. There are some offers on the hotel website, which can include breakfast, which can be worth it, as the hotel restaurant meals are relatively expensive if you purchase them separately, even with the hotel guest discount. We had the hotel lunch and breakfast each once, and they were both very good, lots of options, including some made-to-order stations. There's quite a bit of seafood, if you enjoy this, and lot of Chinese-style cuisine, and Due to the rainy season, the pool was sometimes closed and sometimes open. It was unpredictable, sometimes we would change into bathing suits after being told the pool was open, just to be told that the pool would be closed again after just one hour of being open. Not the fault of the hotel, just something to be aware of. The gym facility was good as well. We choose Harbour Plaza NP for the good value and location, right next to the Quarry Bay MTR, and next to bus stops and the tram, it is definitely one of the best hotel values on Hong Kong Island, and as I mentioned earlier, what impressed me was the Front Desk Manager Danny, who personally called me a couple times and made the effort to meet me in person to make sure everything was fine. That is pretty outstanding.

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“Great hotel (+ important tips)”

While continuously looking for a good price-quality ratio each time we return to Hong Kong, Harbour Plaza North Point has been a great candidate. We booked the Premier Room for one month, allowing us to explore the hotel's amenities thoroughly. The room itself is neither too small nor big; a great … more

While continuously looking for a good price-quality ratio each time we return to Hong Kong, Harbour Plaza North Point has been a great candidate. We booked the Premier Room for one month, allowing us to explore the hotel's amenities thoroughly. The room itself is neither too small nor big; a great compromise of space in a city that usually struggles with the number of meter squares. The bedding is within the standard and yes, upon request, someone can sleep on the sofa. The bathroom is well-thought-out: completely closed to the rest of the room (no light coming out of it when someone uses it during the night, and soundproof) and the shower head is designed to accommodate both a handheld and fixed shower. A bottle of soap/shampoo is located within the shower area and one next to the sink. A detail: over the desk, the room contains electricity and USB plugs to charge your devices, which is great for the side of the bed adjacent to the table, and less for the other side (but you can use the plug of the night table's light). The hotel buffet is not the biggest we've seen, but the selection of meals is very smart, as it can only please everyone's tastes, from amazing sushis/sashimis to western roast beef to local soup noodles and mango puddings. In the end, the staff offered us an original extra surprise dessert that we don't spoil in this review. It is an indicator among others of how invested the staff is in making your journey pleasant. There have been some issues, but quickly solved thanks to super-efficient reactions. From the concierge to the houseworkers, people are very "human and kind" here. With their masks on, the receptionists look maybe more robotic, but they are also happy to help. The swimming pool is pretty standard, not very deep but convenient. In the summertime, it often closes due to the frequent rains and Hong Kong's strict policy on eventual thunderbolt alerts. It's not the fault of the hotel (really: we checked the alerts), but don't expect to access the pool every day. North Point is a great location in Hong Kong, characterised by its vibrant atmosphere and abundance of local gems. The city itself is our top favourite one: it is extremely safe, spectacular, highly advanced technologically and varied, from its mountain, beach and urban landscapes, available at just some bus or metro stops. Our visits to Hong Kong have spanned over a decade, during which we continually discover new impressive places and delightful flavours. Highly recommended... IMPORTANT TIPS (written in August 2024: watch out, Hong Kong is changing fast) - A metro station brings you straight in front of the hotel: "Quarry Bay - Exit C" - When leaving the hotel, cross the road, walk a few steps on the right and find the bus stop "A12": it brings you straight to the airport for less than 50 HKD... - There are some laundry shops nearby that we all tried: the best one is twice the distance to A12's bus stop, also on the right: "United Laundry and Dry Clean Shop", 696 King's Road. - If you go even further on the right, you will find two big malls containing many choices of cheap restaurants and shops. For a (huge!) modern mall nearby, go to City Plaza in Taikoo Shing (a metro station arrives "inside": "Taikoo - Exit E"). In the other direction, "Causeway Bay" is the "Times Square" of Hong Kong... - Next to the hotel, there is a Bank of China, a good place to change your money: don't change it in the airport. However, in the airport, find a 7/Eleven kiosk to buy the "Octopus" prepaid card, which opens the doors to all local transportation (you can also pay with it in most Hong Kong shops). Suggestion: start by adding 200 HKD to this card. - When you pay with a credit card, always choose the Hong Kong currency over the one of your home country, when the choice is given to you. - In the "Fortress Hill" area, at 14 City Garden Road, a dude in a tiny shop repairs the eventually broken wheels of your suitcase for less than 200 HKD... Voila, have a nice stay in Hong Kong :-)

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